The Art of Selling a Stinking, Trashed House

A Colorado house that was vandalised by its tenants, and left with broken windows, soiled carpets, and a non-functioning refrigerator with rotting meat- none of which seem to have been mended as yet- is up for sale for $590,000, and seems to have no shortage of potential buyers. 

I guess some of that may have to do with the way in which it has been listed.  Some extracts from the listing description:

This formerly majestic 5 bed/4 bath/3 car garage home was once the seller’s pride and joy. Now it’s every landlord’s nightmare and needs someone with firm resolve to appreciate its potential. If you dream of owning your own little slice of hell and turning it into a piece of heaven, then look no further! This house is not for the faint of heart but for that special person who can see through the rough diamond to the polished gem inside.

You will also notice there is not one surface of the home that has not been enhanced with black spray paint or a swinging hammer - damage done by an angry departing tenant who didn’t want to pay rent. But don’t let that slow you down. It’s not nearly as daunting as the freezer in the basement that’s full of meat and hasn’t had electricity to it for over a year. So be sure to wear your mask. Not for anyone else’s protection but your own. You may not be able to endure the smell if you don’t.

The upstairs has a catwalk, large master with soaking tub and dual sinks, plus two additional bedrooms and bath – all covered in black spray paint, vulgarities, and other substances which are no longer identifiable. The basement is amazing – or at least it will be once all the debris is cleared out, the floor coverings are replaced, and the obscenities are painted over.

Link to news clip which features the agent who is selling the house.

Link to 8 minute video in which the agent gives a complete virtual tour of the house and candidly explains how it came about to be the way it is.